The use of wearable devices continues to rise, and as consumers become comfortable with the array of wellness features they offer, these companies are turning their eyes to healthcare. 

The team at Oura, which offers a smart ring that tracks sleep and physical activity, has built relationships with health plans by digging deeper into the connection between sleep habits and chronic disease. 

In this week's episode of "Podnosis," Senior Writer Paige Minemyer sat down with Jason Oberfest, vice president of healthcare at Oura, to discuss how the company is approaching its push into healthcare. 

To learn more about the topics in this episode: 
Oura closes $200M round, boosting smart ring maker's valuation to $5.2B
Smart ring maker Oura picks up $75M series D, inks strategic partnership with Dexcom
HLTH24: Essence Healthcare to give MA plan members free Oura ring for health tracking
HLTH23: Headspace, Oura partner to bring a high-tech approach to tackling stress, mental wellness

The use of wearable devices continues to rise, and as consumers become comfortable with the array of wellness features they offer, these companies are turning their eyes to healthcare.&nbsp;
The team at Oura, which offers a smart ring that tracks sleep and physical activity, has built relationships with health plans by digging deeper into the connection between sleep habits and chronic disease.&nbsp;
In this week's episode of "Podnosis," Senior Writer Paige Minemyer sat down with Jason Oberfest, vice president of healthcare at Oura, to discuss how the company is approaching its push into healthcare.&nbsp;
To learn more about the topics in this episode:&nbsp;
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<li><a href="https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/health-tech/oura-closes-200m-round-boosting-smart-ring-makers-valuation-52b">Oura closes $200M round, boosting smart ring maker's valuation to $5.2B</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/digital-health/smart-ring-maker-oura-picks-75m-series-d-inks-strategic-partnership-dexcom">Smart ring maker Oura picks up $75M series D, inks strategic partnership with Dexcom</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/health-tech/hlth24-essence-healthcare-give-ma-plan-members-free-oura-ring-track-health">HLTH24: Essence Healthcare to give MA plan members free Oura ring for health tracking</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/digital-health/hlth23-headspace-oura-partner-bring-high-tech-approach-tackling-stress-mental">HLTH23: Headspace, Oura partner to bring a high-tech approach to tackling stress, mental wellness</a></li>
</ul>

Podnosis: the pulse of the healthcare industry. Every week, journalists from Fierce Healthcare dive into some of the industry’s biggest trends. We talk to the experts about what’s important now so you can prep for the future. Hear about all things healthcare, from physician practices to hospital chains and insurance giants—and those that mix all three—plus the tech they use, disruptors looking to compete and people moving the sector forward. Follow Podnosis on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon or wherever you get your podcasts.

Podnosis: the pulse of the healthcare industry. Every week, journalists from Fierce Healthcare dive into some of the industry’s biggest trends. We talk to the experts about what’s important now so you can prep for the future. Hear about all things healthcare, from physician practices to hospital chains and insurance giants—and those that mix all three—plus the tech they use, disruptors looking to compete and people moving the sector forward. Follow Podnosis on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon or wherever you get your podcasts.

Podnosis

Podnosis: the pulse of the healthcare industry. Every week, journalists from Fierce Healthcare dive into some of the industry’s biggest trends. We talk to the experts about what’s important now so you can prep for the future. Hear about all things healthcare, from physician practices to hospital chains and insurance giants—and those that mix all three—plus the tech they use, disruptors looking to compete and people moving the sector forward. Follow Podnosis on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon or wherever you get your podcasts.

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